Managing financial affairs for someone else
As you age, you may be wondering: Is it OK for another person to pay my bills? There are steps to take to ensure your financial security later in life.
How to build credit
Understand how credit works and learn ways to help build and improve your credit score.
Financial goals by age: a decade-by-decade approach
Help meet your financial goals and stay on track for retirement with these age-based saving tips.
What to do if you lose your job
Job changes can lead to upheaval and uncertainty. From severance pay to health insurance options, here’s guidance about what to do when you lose your job.
Personal net worth
A personal net worth statement is a snapshot of your financial health. This article provides a worksheet and explains what should be included.
Take time to create a financial emergency plan
If you found yourself facing a major life crisis, would you be prepared to handle the financial fallout?
How to avoid credit card interest
Learn about credit card interest and consider these tips on ways to help avoid, reduce or mitigate it when using a credit card.
Do I need a financial advisor?
What does a financial advisor do and when do I need one? Learn more about financial professionals/planners and when to use them with these insights.
How do annuities work?
Learn how an annuity works and if it could be a valuable addition to your retirement plan.
Advantages of mutual funds
Learn what mutual funds are, how they work, their main benefits and risks and what to consider before investing.
Basics of investing
Investing can be a good way to help grow your money over time and help you prepare for retirement. Here are some investing basics to help you get started.
How long to keep documents before shredding
Do you know how long to keep tax records, bank statements, utility bills and other important documents? State Farm has suggestions to help.
Financial wellness tips to help improve your financial future
Get ahead and learn how to help improve financial wellness through simple spending, saving and budgeting tips.
What are bond funds?
Bond funds are mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in bonds. Learn what they are, how they work and why their value can change.
How do 529 plans work?
Learn more about 529 education savings plans that are designed to help families save for future education costs.
Advantages of mutual funds
Learn what mutual funds are, how they work, their main benefits and risks and what to consider before investing.
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